Urban Planning

Creating immersive rooftop and outdoor amenities with the help of SketchUp

From traditional drafting in an architecture class to designing large commercial outdoor experiences, we check in with Brandon Reed from LOFTSIXFOUR.

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Urban Planning

Creating immersive rooftop and outdoor amenities with the help of SketchUp

From traditional drafting in an architecture class to designing large commercial outdoor experiences, we check in with Brandon Reed from LOFTSIXFOUR.

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